By OLA MODUPE, Lagos – A presidential aspirant of the APC, Sen. Bola Tinubu, has urged Muslim faithful and non-Muslims alike to renew and strengthen their faith and trust in God and His great mercy. Tinubu, who is the former Governor of Lagos State, made the call in a...
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Nigerian Legendary Juju Musician, Ebenezer Obey, popularly known as, “Chief Commander”, says as he clocks 80, his greatest dream is to impact more lives, especially the Nigerian youths. Obey in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday, in Lagos, said he would love to touch...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Deputy Governor, Umar Kadafur has felicitated with Muslims Ummah and stressed the need for prayers for peace and stability in the country, as Muslims all over the world over get set to observe Ramadan fast. The deputy governor urged Muslims to redouble...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it has disbursed N948 billion to 4, 478, 381 smallholder farmers under the Anchor Borrowers’ Programme (ABP) across the country. The Director, Corporate Communications Department, CBN, Mr Osita Nwanisobi disclosed this on Friday in Enugu during the ongoing Enugu International Trade Fair....
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has joined world leaders in welcoming the month of Ramadan, the month of fasting and intense devotion for Muslims. President Buhari in a statement by his spokesman, said fasting period offers a unique opportunity to “feel the hunger experienced by the...
The Director-General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, says the agency has acquired new mechanical devices to further check substandard drugs. Professor Adeyeye said this in Abuja on Thursday while fielding questions from newsmen at the unveiling of 73 new vehicles procured...
Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Ado Doguwa, has said Nigerians should be allowed to bear arms in self-defense considering the deteriorating security situation in the country. The All Progressive Congress (APC) member who is representing Doguwa/Tudun Wada Federal Constituency of Kano State said this during plenary on...
Former Kano Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Wednesday urged Nigerians, especially the youths, to join the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to restore Nigeria and provide the fresh air desired by citizens. Kwankwaso made the call at the National Convention of the party in Abuja, saying NNPP is well placed...
As Nigeria prepares for the 2023 presidential election, Prof. Iyorwuese Hagher, Chairman, Contact & Advocacy Council, Dr. Bukola Saraki Presidential Campaign Organisation, has urged Nigerians to elect the next president based on competence and not on religion and ethnicity. Hagher, who made the appeal in Benin on Tuesday while...
Super Eagles defender and captain, William Troost-Ekong, has regretted the team’s failure to make the 2022 World Cup, describing it as a “bitter pill to swallow”. He also apologised to the fans for the development. The three-time African champions played a 1-1 draw with Ghana on Tuesday, a feat...
By AHMED FAROUK, Katsina – Displaying the persuasive and compelling eloquence that made him an endeared political figure across the country, former Cross Rivers State Governor, Mr. Donald Duke, clinically delivered the message Nigerians have shouted at Atiku Abubakar since his announcement of yet another Presidential run in 2023....
ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – A former Chaplain of the Chapel of Victory, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Dr. Emmanuel Ndububa, has urged Nigerians to elect leaders in the forthcoming general elections based on their character, pedigree and vision they have and their past track-records. Dr. Ndububs, who stated this...
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has called on tax payers to utilise its new Tax Administration Solution platform (TaxPro-Max) to promptly pay their taxes. Mr Hassan Sule , FIRS Coordinator in the states of Kano, Jigawa and Katsina, gave the advice shortly after a road walk to mark...
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will deliver more dividends of democracy if Nigerians vote for the party in the next poll. APC’s new National Chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, made the promise during his acceptance speech at the Eagle Square on Sunday. “APC is set to do much more...
Victims of snakebites are flooding treatment centres across the country as the scorching heat forces the reptiles out of their holes into bushes, farms, roads and peoples homes in search of fresh air. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that states worst hit include Gombe, Plateau, Borno, Benue,...
By BENJAMIN ORISEMEKE, Abuja – National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed readiness to probe allegations of inhumane treatment meted out to Nigerians employed at Chinese-run quarries in the Obafemi-Owode area of Ogun state, as well as other acts of abuse. An undercover investigation published by TheCable Newspaper had...
The PDP Governors’ Forum has urged Nigerians to reject the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying it is impossible for a party so “disorganised” to offer good governance to the people of Nigeria. The governors’ appeal was disclosed in a communique after their meeting in Abia State on Wednesday. Among...
ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – The immediate past Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has said that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) won the 2015 and 2019 general elections by mistake. According to him, the party wasn’t prepared for governance at the time it won the election which was evident...
The Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) on COVID-19 has lifted per travel testing requirements for COVID-19 vaccinated Nigerians and visitors. Mr Boss Mustapha, Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman PSC on COVID-19, on Monday in Abuja, said that the revised International Travel Protocols, would take effect from...
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has been notified about the recall of five brands of male sex enhancement pills sold on Amazon. The public alert with No. 010/2022, signed by the agency’s Director General, Prof. Moji Adeyeye on Monday, that the...